Eyelash curler



Aug. 19, 1941. w. R. TUTTLE ETAL EYELASH CURLER 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed July 13, 1939 MILL/HI"? R. TuT'rus CHF7RL.E5 M. 5T/UKE'L INVENTORS BY 9 T NEY Aug. 19, 1941. w. R. TUTTLE ETAL EYELASH CURLER Filed July 13, 1939 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Aug. 19, 1941 EYELASH CURLER William R. Tuttle and Charles W. Stick el,

Rochester, N. Y.

Application July 13, 1939, Serial Nascent 10 Claims. (01. 132-32) Among the objects of the present invention is the provision of a novel eyelash curling structure constituting an improvement over that disclosed and claimed in Patents Nos. 1,699,084 granted January 15, 1929, and 2,022,697 granted December 3, 1935.

In the utilization of eyelash curlers or crimpers constructed in accordance with the above identified patents it has been found that as the relatively movable jaw is vertically reciprocated, the vertical arm engaging portions or movable sleeves on the end of said jawtend to irritate the skin of the face of the user, and also to catch between the said portions or sleevesand the parallel arms upon which they ride facial hair from the users cheek, causing pain, and being otherwise undesirable.

One of the objects of the present invention is the provision of a structure whereby the users face is protected specifically from the movable vertical arm engaging portions or sleeves associated with or on the endof the movable jaws,

contact the users face.

Another object herein is the provision of such face shielding structure which is lowin material cost and which may be affixed to the curler with a minimum amount of labor. V r

A still further object herein is the provision of a novel combination of eyelash curler and shielding means therefor which is extremely simple in construction so that said shielding means may be incorporated with curlers made in accordance withthe above identified patents, and which will requirea minimum amount of change in such curlers for the "accommodation of the installation of the shields thereon. i

Anotherobject of the present inventionis the provision of shielding means for i an eyelash curler which will enhance the appearance of the d ice. and generally id n uci a su ing streamlined contour. ,7:

These objects and other incidental ends and advantageswill more fully appear in the progress 1 showing two embodiments of the inventionlherein and wherein similar reference characters des-. ignate corresponding parts.throughout the several views, in which:

. Fig. l is a rear elevational View of the first embodiment of theinvention, with the movable or r lower :jaw .in' the elevated or closed position thereof.

, Fig. 2is a side elevational view of Fig. 1 as seen from the right side thereof. 1

Fig. 3 is a front elevationalview of the first embodiment of the invention or as viewed from therear of Fig.1.

Fig. 4 is a side elevation view, slightly reduced scale; taken similarly to Fig. 2 and showing the lower or movable jaw in the lowered or open position thereof. l

Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view as seen from theplane- 5-5-on Fig. 2. .l a

Fig. 6 is a top plan view as seen from the planet- 6 on Fig. 2.

Fig. '7 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view, taken similarly to the upper portion of Fig. 2 but showing a second embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary front eleva tional view of the second embodiment .of the invention as seen from the right side of Fig. "7.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view as seen from the plane 9-9.

Turning now to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 6 inclusive, the eyelash curler generally indicated by numeral 30 comprises a relatively stationary element 3| and a relatively movable element 32. The stationary element comprises juxtaposed .members l5 and I6, the finger loop [1, flattened. portions l5 and i6, bifurcating posts I8 and I9 and vertical and parallel arms 18' and. I9. Connecting the two upper ends of the parallel arms l8 and I9, is a curved stationary upper jaw 23.

The relatively movableelement 32 comprises juxtaposed members l0 and H the finger loop I2; flattened portions l3 and M; a relatively U- shaped member 33 having lower arms 24 and 25; upper offset arms 26 and 21, and a horizontally disposed portion 34. The upper ends of the oflsetarms 26 and 21 are fixedly connected to the under surface of the lower movable jaw 20 which is suitably grooved or dished to have secured therewithin the resilient facing 22.

The horizontal portion 34 loosely penetrates twoorifices in theupper ends of the members It] and H serving thereby to pivotally connect said members to the U-shaped member33 which is reinforced by means of the crossbar 2B which is attached to the arms 26. and 21 by means of. the knuckle reinforcements 28'. l

The flattened portions l3 and M are disposed between the flattened portions 15' and I6 and are pivotally interconnected thereat by means of a pin 29.

The outer ends of the movable jaw 20 are provided with orificed vertical arm engaging portions constituting the integral short sleeves 2|. The sleeves 2| are adapted for slidable movement longitudinally of the arms l8 and I9, and this occurs when the finger loops l2 and I1 are moved toward or away from each other.

The outer ends of the stationary jaw 23 are aifixed to the upper ends of the parallel arms 18' and [9, the inner and opposite portions of the upper ends of said arms being flattened thereat to receive the ends of the stationary jaw. Attachment of the ends of the jaw to the ends of the arms may be made in any suitable manner as for example, by spot welding or preferably by riveting the parts together by means of integral rivets extruded from the upper ends of the arms at the time the same are flattened preparatory to the connection thereto of the ends of the stationary jaw.

A pair of shields generally indicated by numerals 35 and 3B are irregularly shaped and the configuration thereof is best'seen bya reference to the several figures in the drawings. g I

Each of the shields is providedwith a central semi-cylindrical portion 31 and, 38 which is of a sufficient diameter, and is sufficientlylaterally displaced to permit adequate clearance between itself and the vertical and parallel arms 18' and I9 to allow the sleeves 2| to, move freely therebetween. The upper clamping portions-39 and completely around the upperterminals of the arms [8' andlS and the outer ends of thestationary jaw 23, and the portions 33 andAi) are further providedwith closed tops-4| and 42 which cover the top ends of the arms [8' an These tops are best seen in Fig. .6.

The shields 35 and 36 are provided with lower 44 about the arms I8 and I9, and the bifurcat- I ing posts l8 and H! respectively will secure and maintain the shields in operative position. As willappear'to those skilled in theart to which the present invention relates, other means for securing the clamping portions. may be utilized as for example, soldering or riveting. It has been found however, that a smoother andcheaper connection 2 of the shields to the eyelash curling device may be secured by crimping or clamping rather than such other methods. It will be noted that, the

. lower clamping portions 43 and 44 are bent inwardly of the curling} device toward each other so that they will more readily conform to the con figuration of the bifurcating posts l8 and I9 and the parallel arms, l8'-,and l9.

Theshields 35 and 35 adjacent the central portions 31 and 38 are-cut away or open and the length and positioning ofthese cutaway portions is such that at no point during the normal operation of the eyelash curling device do the sleeves 2! contact the shields 35and 3%. "This feature is' clearly'shown in Figs. 1, 2 and fl: ofthe accompanying drawings in which the movable jaw 20 is shown 'atits uppermost position in Figs. 1 and 2 and at its lowermost position in Figure 4; This M] are relatively reduced indiameter as compared with the central portions 31' and 38--and extendfreedom of movement of the sleeves 2| is very important in the smooth and regular operation of the eyelash curling device 39.

Turning now to the second embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figs. '1, 8 and 9, it is seen that the second embodiment presents many points of similarity to the first embodiment.

The principal difference between the two embodiments lies in the provision in the second embodiment of means which tend to prevent any longitudinal slippage or movement of the shields 35" and 36" along the bifurcating posts l8 and I9" and the parallel arms l8"' and 19. The arms l8 and 1' are provided with indentions, notches or grooves 46; while the bifurcating posts l8" and 19" are provided with indentions, notches or grooves 48. The indentions 46 and 48 are preferably made so as to have their principal direction disposed at right angles to the length of the arms and posts respectively. When the shields 35" and 36 are installed upon the eyelash curling device, the upper and lower clamping portions 39" and All and 43 and 44'! are pressed so that they conform to the shape of the indentions 56 and 4B and thus have correspond ing indentations 50, 5|, 52 and 53. c T 4 In both of the embodiments of the'invention it will be noted that the clamping portions, both upper and lower, are connected to. the central portions of the shields by means of gently sloping or curved portions which arebest seen in Fig.

'1 of the accompanying drawings and'as there indicated by numerals. 54 andv55. These curved portions'lend a more streamlined and otherwise desirable appearance to the shields and hence,ithe eyelash curling device with which they are com bined and serve a functional purpose in that they prevent any sharp or rough portions of the eyelash curling device from contacting the check or face of a person using the device.

Operation across the face of the userand catching-facial hairs between said sleeves and-said arms. Thus no moving parts of the eyelash curling device are allowed to come into contact with the face of the user.

Furthermore, by resting the shields against the face of the user, the entire device may besteadied and made more stationary so that the eyelashes may be more readily retained in proper position 7 between the stationary and movable jaws as the the fabrication and installation movable jaw is closed against the'jstationary law with the eyelashes therebetween.

It may thus be seen that there have been dis closed two embodimentsof a novel eyelash curling device and shield combination possessing definite advantages in the use thereof, and anovel advantageous structure which accomplishes the arm; a movable jaw having a'vertical arm ent gaging portion, said portion being slidable along said vertical arm; and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said movable arm engaging portion from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device.

2. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm; a movable jaw having a vertical arm engaging portion, said portion being slidable for a predetermined distance along said vertical arm, said distance constituting a normal path of travel of said portion; and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said arm engaging portion from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device, said means being connected to said arm at a point beyond the normal path of travel of said movable Jaw.

3. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm having a transverse indentation therein; a movable jaw having a vertical arm engaging portion, said portion being slidable along said vertical arm; a shield connected to the vertical arm and having a transverse indentation interlocking with the indentation in said arm, said shield acting to prevent said arm engaging portion from contacting the face of the user while the device is in operation.

4. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm; a movable jaw including an integral short sleeve at an end thereof; said sleeve being movable along said vertical arm and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said sleeve from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device.

5. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm; a movable jaw having an orificed end portion constituting an integral short sleeve slidable along said vertical arm for a predetermined distance on said arm and which is the normal path of travel thereof; and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said movable sleeve from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device, said means being connected to said arm at a point beyond the normal point of travel of said movable sleeve.

6. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm having a transverse indentation therein; a movable jaw having an orificed portion in the form of an integral short sleeve slidable along said vertical arm; a shield connected to the vertical arm and having a transverse indentation engaging the indentation on the arm; said shield acting to prevent said sleeve from contacting the face of the user while the device is in operation.

7 An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm; a movable jaw having a vertical arm engaging portion movable along said vertical arm; and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said arm engaging portion from contact with the face of the user when said arm engaging portion is moved during the normal operation of the device; said means including a shield comprising a central portion spaced from said vertical arm and upper and lower clamping portions engaging said vertical arm.

8. An eyelash curler device including a vertical arm; a movable jaw having a vertical arm engaging portion movable along said vertical arm; and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said movable arm engaging portion from contact with the face of the user when said arm engaging portion is moved during the normal operation of the device; said means including a shield comprising a semi-cylindrical central portion spaced from said vertical arm and upper and lower clamping portions engaging said vertical arm.

9. An eyelash curling device including a vertical arm; a stationary jaw aflixed at the end thereof to the upper end of said vertical arm; a movable jaw adapted for relativemovement toward and away from said stationary jaw and having an arm engaging portion slidable along said vertical arm, and means associated with the vertical arm to shield said arm engaging portion from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device, said means including a shield comprising a central portion adapted to contact the face of the user and spaced from said vertical arm and upper and lower clamping portions, the upper clamping portion engaging the upper end of the vertical arm and the outer end of the stationary jaw and the lower clamping portion engaging said vertical arm.

10. An eyelash curling device including a pair of vertical arms; a stationary jaw attached at its ends to the upper ends of said vertical arms; a movable jaw having orificed ends slidable along said vertical arms, and means associated with each of the vertical arms to shield the ends of the movable jaw from contact with the face of the user when said jaw is moved during the normal operation of the device.

WILLIAM R. TU'I'I'LE. CHARLES W. STICKEL. 

